Question

Solve for 19= -3a -5

Answer 1

Explanation:

19= -3a -5

Inverse operation:

19= -3a -5

+5 +5

24 = -3a

________

-3 -3

-8 = a

Answer 2

a = -8

Explanation:

19 = -3a - 5

Add 5 to both sides.

24 = -3a

Divide both sides by -3.

-8 = a

Switch sides.

a = -8